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30 November 2025

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Volume 6 · Issue 12

WHAT MAKES THE BOAT GO FAST: THE ROLE OF TECHNIQUE AND MUSCLE ACTIVATION IN SCULLING PERFORMANCE

Pitto, L., Ertel, G. N., Simon, F. R., Gauchard, G. C., & Mornieux, G. (2024). Influence of neuromuscular activity and technical determinants on scull rowing performance. Applied Sciences, 14, 9055.

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By Alex Wolf

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In sculling, the way an athlete coordinates their body and muscles during the stroke can be just as important as the power they produce. How does the timing of movement and muscle activation affect the speed and efficiency of the boat?

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